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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 992.76 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 992.76 and 332.60 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 992.76 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/992.76 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 992.76 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 330,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,191.98/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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